Classic Serengeti & Zanzibar Tour with 8 Reviews by G Adventures

13 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

14 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Nairobi, Kenya

Ends

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Highlights

Enjoy wildlife drives in the Serengeti.

Savour traditional cuisine in a local village.

Take in the views at Ngorongoro Crater.

Meet local artisans on a village walk.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town.

Take in the aromas of a spice plantation tour.

Relax on a tropical beach

Take in the aromas of a spice plantation tour.

Relax on a tropical beach

Itinerary

East Africa brims with more than just wildlife—on the "Classic Serengeti & Zanzibar" tour, you’ll discover the everyday rhythms of local village life alongside unforgettable safari moments. This 13-day guided national parks trip starts in Nairobi and ends in Zanzibar, plunging experienced travelers into the heart of Kenya and Tanzania.

From the acacia-dotted plains of the Serengeti to the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, your journey is packed with game drives guaranteed to deliver envy-inducing wildlife snaps. But the real magic comes from authentic local experiences: tour village huts, witness traditional construction, and visit a working spice plantation in Zanzibar.

The unique selling point? A thoughtfully balanced itinerary that pairs wildlife safaris with cultural encounters—perfect for those who want to see, learn, and truly connect with East Africa.

day 1 - Nairobi

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Accomodation:Hotel Boulevard (or similar)

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Bomas of Kenya Tour This tour gives you a glimpse into the life of 42 different tribes of the country that make up Kenya's rich culture. Get a better understanding of village life by visiting homesteads and enjoy a display and sounds of folk dances performed. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included., The Carnivore Restaurant Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up., National Museum Take a stroll through this museum to get a better understanding of Kenya's rich heritage through a range of cultural and natural-history exhibits. Learn more about the region's bird population at the Birds of East Africa exhibit, a huge gallery of at least 900 stuffed specimens. Get a refreshing take on Kenyan history counterpoint to colonial historiographies at the Historia Ya Kenya display. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included. , Karen Blixen Museum Converted from the former home of pioneer coffee farmer and acclaimed writer Karen Blixen, this museum provides visitors insight into life of a Danish settler in pre-Independence Kenya. Take a walk through the home, and magnificent gardens that provide a stunning view of the Ngong hills. Hotel pick-up and entrance fee included.

day 2 - Nairobi/Arusha

Spend the Day travelling to Tanzania.
Journey across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel. Upon arrival into Arusha, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers starting the Tanzania portion of the trip.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:The Outpost Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Shuttle Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.0 hr Distance : 290 km

Included Activity:Border Crossing (Kenya - Tanzania)

day 3 - Arusha/Mto wa Mbu

Experience the Mto wa Mbu community with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
Travel to Mto wa Mbu and take part in a cultural walk to learn about life in the area. Meet the women who run the rural town's tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.

Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.

This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Twiga Lodge and Campsite (or similar)

Transport:7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 130 km

Included Activities:Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Lake Manyara National Park Afternoon Safari Drive

day 4 - Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Seronera Campsite (or similar)

Transport:7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle Duration : 8.0 hr - 9.0 hr Distance : 190 km

Included Activity:Serengeti National Park Safari

day 5 - Serengeti National Park

Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Seronera Campsite (or similar)

Transport:7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle

Included Activity:Serengeti National Park Safari

Optional Activities:Serengeti Balloon Safari Must be 7 years and older.

day 6 - Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro

Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Simba Campsite (or similar)

Transport:7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr Distance : 160 km

Included Activities:Serengeti National Park Safari , Ngorongoro Crater Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive

day 7 - Ngorongoro/Arusha

Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:The Outpost Lodge (or similar)

Transport:7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr - 5.0 hr Distance : 200 km

Included Activity:Clean Cookstove Project Visit

day 8 - Arusha

A free Day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:The Outpost Lodge (or similar)

day 9 - Arusha/Stone Town

Fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO in historic Stone Town, and opt to continue on for a longer walking tour, or explore on your own.
Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market and Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Spice Palace Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 50 km, Plane Duration : 1.5 hr

Included Activity:Stone Town Orientation Walk Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Stone Town Walking Tour , Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market Tour the site of what was once one of East Africa's most notorious slave markets, and the Anglican cathedral that was constructed in its place., Sultan's Palace Museum

day 10 - Beach day in Zanzibar

Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar's beautiful coast.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Spice Island Hotel and Resort (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 60 km

Included Activity:Spice Plantation Guided Tour

Optional Activities:Swimming Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim.

day 11 - 12 - Beach day in Zanzibar

Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Spice Island Hotel and Resort (or similar)

Optional Activities:Swahili Cultural Tour Take a couple of hours to get to know the life of a Zanzibarian by being immersed in the local culture. Follow a guide through a rural village to see elements of day to day life, sit with men of the village to see how they weave palm fronds to make the thatch roofs for their huts, opt to play a game of Bao (Zanzibar favorite game past time), and enjoy a traditional dance performance., Swimming Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim., Jozani Forest Tour Known for the red colobus monkeys, a visit Jozani forest is a highlight when in Zanzibar. Explore the nature trails while following in the footsteps of a guide who will inform about the impressive flora and fauna surrounding you. , Scuba Diving Take a boat to Mnemba, a small island surrounded by a circular reef boasting an an abundance of colourful coral and marine life. Suit up and enjoy the excellent visibility allowed by the turquoise waters of this region. If you are lucky, you just might be able to spot the bottlenose dolphins that are known to visit this area., Snorkelling

day 13 - Stone Town

Morning group transfer from the beach. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.
Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 2:30pm.

Meal:Breakfast

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 60 km

Included Activity:Departure Day

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What's Included

Accommodation

Simple hotels (8 nt), full-service camping (4 nts).

Meals

12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD330-430 for meals not included.

Transport

Public shuttle, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, plane, minibus, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari driver/guide, camp crew, local guides.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa MbuYour G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa MbuYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupLake Manyara wildlife safari driveSerengeti wildlife safari drivesNgorongoro Crater wildlife safari driveScenic flight from Arusha to ZanzibarOrientation walk in Stone TownSpice plantation guided tour

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